The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-12

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of corporations. but have rights which should
be accorded free man. The interesting
hearty co operation of all good citizens
should alse be exerted for the working
woman, who is compelled to toll day and
night at starvation wages. This question
should not only challenge the serious atten-
tiOn OF Congress, but the local governments
of States and cities Mr.. Lawler then re-
feTred TO the tariff and explained why he
had voted against the consideration OF the
Morrison bill, saying that he was not so
much endeavoring to voice his own convic-
tiOns as the sentiment of the people
OF his district who are composed
largely of foreign-born citizens. He then
said that he was opposed to such sweeping
reductions Of the tariff as would destroy or
impair American industries and subject
them to competition with European pauper
labor; that he was willing TO reduce the
duties and make free articles of prime ne
cess1ty, and the surplus in the Treasury
TO be used In requippiDg our Notifications
in the advanced arts of modern warfare, and
in building ships that will be worthy of the
name of an American navy, and that the
Hennepin Canal should be constructed,
connecting the waters of the Mississippi and
the Missouri with the great lakes.
he then spoke of the extravaganza of the
which was incumbent upon the Democratic
party as to the evils of It's predecessor. Take
the Interstate commerce bill, a measure i'm
peratiYely demanded by the people, though
net distinctive party measure. The Demo-
cratic party has the power to make this and
others distinctive party measures il it Will
only embrace the golden opportunity of the
present As Mr.. Carlisle lately observed,
the great fault of the American people lies
in the fact that they never provide for emer-
gencies. The Democratic party should CON-
nit itself to the proposition always to pro-
vide for emergencies.
During the evening large number OF tele-
grams and letters were read, among them
the following:
estate OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
ALBANY, n. y, Dec. 81, 1886.
"DEAR SIRs-I am in receipt of your let
ter inviting me to attend the annual banquet
Of the Jackson Club of Columbus, Ohio, to
be given on Friday evening" January :,
1887. The courtesy of the cordial invita-
ton You thus extend is heartily appreciated,
and l sincerely regret that 1 am compelled
to deprive myself OF the pleasure OF being
present. Trusting that the banquet may be
greatly enjoyed by all who are able to at
tend, 1 am. with cordial greetings to the
Democracy OF Ohio, very truly, yours,
"Hon. Allen G. Thurman and Others,
Committee"
COURIER Journal OFFICE.
LOUISVILLE, December IS 1886
my DEAR SIR regret that it will not be
possible for me to be with you on the Sth of
January. There has been no time in the his
tory of the Democratic party when there was
such neeS as there now is to recall the mem
DRY of Jackson, and with it to confront his
-defameTs. These are not confined to the old
and common enemy. They are to be found
in our own camp. could not, in duty or
In honor, undertake to address any body OF
assembled Democrats without calling them
by name and stgmatiZing them as traitors.
And, as this would surely mar the harmony
of an occasion meant to be convivial, it is
best for you and me that I stay away Let
me hope, however, that the banquet at
Columbus will reanimste the spirit Of Old
Hickory, and in effect, if not IN words, give
which has arTayed itself against his name
and fame, and which, as impers0nated by
tie recognized leaders and actors in the by
pOcTisy known % civil service reform, de
serves the scorn Of the honest Americans |
am, dear sIr, after thanking you and the
Jackson Association for remembering me,
as always, vOnr obeaient servant,
"HENRY WATTERs0N."
''BAToN ROUGE, La, Jan. 3, 1857.
'NessTs. Thurman aud Others Committee, Co
lumhus Ohio:
"GE0TLENEN-I have the honor to ackuowl-
edge receipt of your letter inviting me, III
the name Of the Jackson Club, to attend
their banquet on the 7th inst, the eve of the
great battle when the great hearted, lion
melted chieftain from whom your club is
named was all night watching the move
ments Of the enemy, preparing for the bat-
tie and the glorious result He watched the
armed open enemy then, and he watched
the secret subtle enemies Of Democratic lib
erty as long as he lived. His name is the
token of Democratic character aud
the synonym OF Democratic faith.
He left Democracy as he found 1t,
and if our statesmen and our magistrates
will follow his example, the party, the cOun
try and the causs of constitutional liberty
VIII stand arm FOR all time. He nvsd fast to
truth, to honor, TO principle, to Democracy,
to the Constitution and to the best interests
OF the people; let all Democrats follow his
example. ] should be GLAD to be with you,
bat as I can not leave the State on account
of office duties, wish the Jackson Club of
OHIO cheerful meeting, and wish the true
Gid party career of honorable success. The
lovers OF Democratic liberty are fraternal
legion, TO whose power there is no limit and
whose life has no end. Yours truly,
as. d. McENERY, Governor"
Hon. =. w. Hardin, of Kentucky, made
one of the most eloquent speeches Of the
evening. his theme being the President and
the pledges his party made to the people.
NJ ID. Harter, of Mansfield, responded to
1.-THE Surplus Revenue" Hon. w. d. Hill
spoke on "Taxation;" Henry Haacke, of
Cincinnati, to The German Democratic
Press" with addresses by w. A. Taylor and
Hon. Henry Apthorp. The speeches con-
tinued into the morning hours, and the oc-
casion was pronounced a success.
At close OF the banquet tonight the
following telegram was read:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON.
The President has received the invitation
of the Jackson Club, of Columbus, Ohio to
be present at its annual banquet TO De given
on Friday, January Z, and regrets that the
requirements of his official duties makes his
acceptance impracticable.